Union Cabinet Ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Chirag Paswan; Union Ministers B.L. Verma, Suresh Gopi; Kerala Minister for Industries P. Rajeev; MP Benny Behanan; MLA Roji M. John; and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be among the key attendees.
Kochi : The Indian Industries Development Exhibition ‘INDEX 2025’ will be held from May 2 to 5 at the Adlux International Convention Centre, Angamaly. The event is organized by the National Industries Development Council Committee (NIDCC) with the participation of four Union Ministries and 20 international embassies. This was announced during a press conference by Gauri Vatsa, National Vice Chairperson of NIDCC; Vembally Amanullah, Chairman – Southern Region; Adv. K.G. Anil Kumar,CMD of ICL Fincorp; Dr.Rajashree Ajith, Executive Director of ICL; and Hareesh Balakrishnan Nair, Industrial Development Commissioner.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on May 2 by Union Cabinet Minister of MSME, Jitan Ram Manjhi. The event will also be attended by Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeev, MP Benny Behanan, MLA Roji M. John, and Angamaly Municipal Chairman Shiyo Paul. Subsequent days will witness participation from Union Cabinet Minister Chirag Paswan, Union Ministers B.L. Verma and Suresh Gopi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Joint Secretaries from various ministries, embassy representatives, Lulu Group Chairman M.A. Yusuff Ali, and Dr. B.U. Abdullah, among others. The Ministries participating in the exhibition include the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
The exhibition will also feature the launch and listing of the newly developed ‘IND App’ aimed at industrial growth. Each day of the exhibition will host seminars led by the respective ministries, focusing on key government projects. The first day will cover MSME initiatives, the second day will focus on the Ministry of Food Processing, and the third will spotlight the Ministry of Fisheries, themed respectively around employment, food, and fisheries development.
Gauri Vatsa emphasized that the exhibition’s primary goal is to bridge the gap in public awareness about central government schemes, subsidies, and grants. The event invites aspiring entrepreneurs, existing business owners, and students to participate. NIDCC will extend direct support to companies participating with stalls, helping them scale operations to other states and international markets under the Industrial Development Program. ICL Fincorp is the official lending partner. A memorandum of understanding regarding this partnership was exchanged between Gauri Vatsa and Adv. K.G. Anil Kumar at the press meet. Adv. Anil Kumar stated that entrepreneurs can apply for loans under schemes of the four ministries via ICL branches or the IND App.
Over 450 stalls will be set up during the four-day event. In addition to buyer-seller meetings, INDEX 2025 will serve as a global platform to promote Indian brands with MSME assistance. The event also facilitates business networking, interaction with industry leaders, and engagement with financial institutions. More than 200 business and retail chains, over 20 financial institutions, and representatives from various governments across the globe will participate. The exhibition aims to elevate Indian brands to international markets and create opportunities for business expansion, collaboration, and financial support. Detailed presentations on Central and State Government’s industry-friendly policies, B2B meetings, and new market identification for products will be part of the event. While similar exhibitions have taken place in other states, this is the first of its kind in Kerala, organizers stated.
